Trainee Seed Sales Specialist

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

The Role

We now have a unique opportunity for a Trainee Seed Sales Specialist to join our existing team at Grainseed based in Eye, Suffolk. This is an exciting role for someone who’s looking to take their first step into a commercial agricultural sales role.   

The main purpose of the role is to promote and sell directly to merchants & farmers the full range of Grainseed products including seed, fertiliser, and silage sheets/additives. You will achieve this by building relationships with new customers, and actively supporting our existing customer base through on-site visits, sales, product training, and presentations.  You will be responsible for promoting the Company’s marketing and PR activities including; trade shows, advertising, sales literature, and customer hospitality. You will also keep abreast of developments and industry trends, allowing you to identify new potential products and evaluate the commercial benefit of these.

The person

We are looking for someone who has great interpersonal skills and knows how to build effective, long-lasting relationships with customers.  Your IT skills will be excellent to allow efficient record keeping and checking of customer orders.

No previous experience is necessary as full training and support will be given, however, an agricultural background or an interest in the industry would be beneficial. 

Initially this is an office based role but UK travel to our client base and offices will be required, so a valid UK driving licence is a must.

In Return

In return we offer a competitive salary and bonus package, 25 days holiday per year – increasing by a day a year to 30 days after 5 year’s service, life assurance, Income protection and a contributory pension scheme.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   www.cofcointernational.com

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